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Bickham Cottage Visits
NAAS member Steve Eyre is the holder of National Collections of both Hardy Nerines and Nerine Sarniensis and every year opens his garden to other members.
(For more information on visits and sales, see Steve's details on Links page.)
(For more information on visits and sales, see Steve's details on Links page.)
2019
Nerine Sarniensis which require the protection of a tunnel.
Steve has moved his National Collection of hardy Nerines up into new beds carved out of the field next door.
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Nerine Sarniensis which require the protection of a tunnel.
Steve has moved his National Collection of hardy Nerines up into new beds carved out of the field next door.
2018
Nerine sarniensis
NAAS Committee member Alina admiring the nerine sarniensis plants which all need the protection of a glasshouse.
Nerine sarniensis.
Nerine sarniensis 'Curiosity'.
Some of Steve's hardy nerines, all of which can grow outside.
Nerine sarniensis
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Nerine sarniensis
NAAS Committee member Alina admiring the nerine sarniensis plants which all need the protection of a glasshouse.
Nerine sarniensis.
Nerine sarniensis 'Curiosity'.
Some of Steve's hardy nerines, all of which can grow outside.
Nerine sarniensis
2017
Photos from NAAS visit on Oct. 7th.
A view of some of the magnificent Nerine Sarniensis blooms in Steve's collection.
New member Susyn Andrews discussing the plants with Steve.
Earlier visitors had included Chris Edwards and member Howard Batchelor, here with Steve.
Deep discussion between the experts!
Many of the plants now in Steve's capable hands were seedlings bred by Chris.
Member Jonny Hartnell admiring a group of Zeal hybrids bred by Terry Jones and Yealm 'King', 'Queen' and 'Seashell' bred by Dr. Marion Wood.
Steve and Jonny in discussion about Nerine Bowdenii varieties.
Visitors, including members Chris Lane and Susyn Andrews, enjoying tea provided by Lynne.
On Sunday 15th Oct., on his NGS Open Day, 120 visitors came to see Steve's Nerines which were still blooming beautifully!
Seedlings bred by Chris Edwards, now in Steve's care.
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Photos from NAAS visit on Oct. 7th.
A view of some of the magnificent Nerine Sarniensis blooms in Steve's collection.
New member Susyn Andrews discussing the plants with Steve.
Earlier visitors had included Chris Edwards and member Howard Batchelor, here with Steve.
Deep discussion between the experts!
Many of the plants now in Steve's capable hands were seedlings bred by Chris.
Member Jonny Hartnell admiring a group of Zeal hybrids bred by Terry Jones and Yealm 'King', 'Queen' and 'Seashell' bred by Dr. Marion Wood.
Steve and Jonny in discussion about Nerine Bowdenii varieties.
Visitors, including members Chris Lane and Susyn Andrews, enjoying tea provided by Lynne.
On Sunday 15th Oct., on his NGS Open Day, 120 visitors came to see Steve's Nerines which were still blooming beautifully!
Seedlings bred by Chris Edwards, now in Steve's care.